Does NerdWallet pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NerdWallet employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NerdWallet. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NerdWallet?

61% of NerdWallet employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NerdWallet 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NerdWallet?

Software Engineer (11) , Staff Writer (8) , Account Executive (6) , Senior Account Executive (5) , Analyst (4) , Marketing (4) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Staff Data Engineer (4) , Writer (4) , Business Operations (3) , Content Writer (3) , Finance (3) , Freelance Writer (3) , Manager (3) , Product Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at NerdWallet according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great." ((in 35 reviews)); "Smart people that you can learn a lot from" ((in 33 reviews)); "work life balance is great" ((in 20 reviews)); "Pay was good" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great coworkers who will become lifelong friends." ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NerdWallet according to real employee reviews?

"Frequent layoffs create instability and lower morale, impacting team focus." ((in 15 reviews)); "It seems that management is also unsure of the company goals a lot of the time" ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor communication from senior leadership" ((in 12 reviews)); "Poor and inexperienced managers" ((in 8 reviews)); "Favoritism runs amuck here." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about NerdWallet layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NerdWallet layoffs and their outlook for job security at NerdWallet in 2026.

What are the top reviewed NerdWallet locations?

San Francisco , New York , Phoenix , Scottsdale , Landing , Lander , Dallas , California City , Irvine , Los Angeles , San Diego , Oakland , San Jose , Santa Clara , Fort Lauderdale , Remote

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Opportunity for impact, murky company outlook - Anonymous employee NerdWallet Employee Review

3.0

Nov 8, 2024

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- managers generally care about your career outside of your job - lots of talented coworkers - opportunity to work on projects that feel impactful to the company business mission

Cons

- company direction has changed a lot, which is understandable, but employees have gone through multiple pivots, and the change can be tiring - because it's a smaller org, growth opportunities can feel limited

NerdWallet Response

This is really helpful feedback-thank you for sharing it with us. Ensuring Nerds have a positive, rewarding experience is a top priority for us. As such, we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to develop their careers and find professional fulfillment. Please continue to share your thoughts by either reaching out to your team’s HRBP or including them in NerdVoice.

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May 13, 2026

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Pros

The people who were motivate to an equal end goal. A phenomenal experience

Cons

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3.0

Jun 30, 2026

Senior account executive

Recommend

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Pros

Fun office, snacks, good training, brand recognition, beer on tap. Benefits are great. Lots of young families. Good work life balance.

Cons

Monthly quota means never ending stress. Deals die in final underwriting all the time and there’s nothing you can do about it. Culture is now on pins and needles. Pay is terrible. As a top performing AE you’ll probably make 60k for the first year and a half then it gets a little better. Pay is way below industry standard

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